Police have announced a reward of up to R50,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and successful prosecution of suspects involved in the robbery and rape of several schoolgirls in Bityi.
The incident occurred at Khonqeni locality in Xhongorha A/A, Bityi, on 30 October 2024 at about 00:35. According to police, eight schoolgirls aged between 20 and 25 were asleep in a rondavel when two unknown men forced their way inside.
The suspects allegedly robbed the victims of their cellphones before raping five of the women.
The case is being investigated by the Family Violence, Child Protection, Sexual Offences and Femicide (FCS) Unit.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Captain Nomanjila on 082 697 5920 or Sergeant Danisa on 083 527 4451. Members of the public can also call the office at 047 531 2170 or the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
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